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Employment Opportunities


Current Open Positions


Network Support Technician
Competition Number: 
08-42INT
Department:  Legislative & Administrative Services (Information Systems)
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Supervisor, Agricultural Operations
Competition Number:  08-38INT
Department:  Agricultural Services
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Sign Technician (Equipment Operator III)
Competition Number:  08-44INT
Department:  Public Works
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Equipment Operator II (Truck Driver)
Competition Number:  08-45INT
Department:  Public Works
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Equipment Operator II (Grader Operator)
Competition Number:  08-43INT
Department:  Public Works
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Manager, Planning & Development Services
Competition Number:  08-40INT
Department:  Planning & Development Services
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Survey Technician III (Crew Chief)
Competition Number:  08-39INT
Department:  Engineering Services
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Friday, May 16, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

CADD Technician

Competition Number:  08-25INT
Department:  Planning & Development Services
Position Status:  Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date:  Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Animal Control Officer (Community Peace Officer Level 2)
Competition Number:  08-28INT
Department:  Community & Protective Services
Position Status:  Permanent, Part-time
Closing Date:  Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Maintenance Service Worker II (2 Positions) (Competition Number:  08-35INT)
NOTE:  The closing date for this position was April 23, 2008, however this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Position Status:
  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Secretary to General Managers (Competition Number:  08-34INT)
NOTE:  The closing date for this position was April 23, 2008, however this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Position Status:
  Short-listed candidates are currently being contacted.

Recreation & Parks Supervisor (Competition Number:  08-24INT)
NOTE:  The closing date for this position was April 15, 2008, however this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Position Status:
  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Engineering Technologist
NOTE:  The closing date for this position was April 10, 2008, however this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Position Status:
  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Community Peace Officer Level 1
NOTE:  The closing date for this position was April 17, 2008, however this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Position Status:
  Resumes are currently being reviewed.

Planning File Clerk (Competition Number:  08-26INT)
NOTE:  The closing date for this position was March 12, 2008, however this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Position Status:
  This position has been filled.

Planning Officer (Competition Number:  08-27INT)
NOTE:  The closing date for this position was March 14, 2008, however this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Position Status:
  Interviews are currently being conducted.



2008 Summer Positions

Pesticide Applicator-Mower Operator
Competition Number: 
08-41INT
Department:  Agricultural Services
Position Status:  Temporary, Full-time; Summer Position
Position Duration:  June 2 to October 31, 2008
Closing Date:  Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.

Administrative Clerk

Competition Number:  08-37INT
Department:  Legislative & Administrative Services
Position Status:  Temporary, Full-time; Summer Position
Duration:  June 2, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Closing Date:  Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.

Data Collector (Survey Assistant)
Competition Number:  08-32INT
Department:  Engineering Services
Position Status:  Casual
Duration:  July and August 2008
Closing Date:  Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.

Flagpersons

Competition Number:  08-36INT
Department:  Public Works
Position Status:  Temporary (Approximately 4 months in duration)
Closing Date:  Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. however, this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.



Status of Previously Posted Positions

Forage and Crop Production Technician (Competition Number: 08-11INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

Development Engineering Officer (Competition Number: 07-55INT)
POSITION STATUS:  This position has been filled.

Junior Lifeguards (Entwistle Outdoor Pool)
Competition Number:  08-21INT
NOTE:  Applications are still being accepted for this position.

Senior Weed Inspector
 Competition Number:  08-14INT
POSITION STATUS:  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Pesticide Applicators
 Competition Number:  08-01INT
POSITION STATUS:  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Weed Inspectors Competition Number:  08-02INT
POSITION STATUS:  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Horticulturist  Competition Number:  08-03INT
POSITION STATUS:  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Crop Inspector  Competition Number:  08-04INT
POSITION STATUS:  Interviews have concluded.

Community Peace Officer Level 1- Municipal Enforcement Officer
 
(Competition Number: 08-10INT)
POSITION STATUS:  This position has been filled.

Equipment Operator III
  Competition Number:  08-23INT
POSITION STATUS:  This position has been filled.

Project Officer (Roadway Design & Construction) Competition Number:  08-18NT
POSITION STATUS:  This position has been filled.

Economic Development & Tourism Assistant (Competition Number:  08-05INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

General Manager, Infrastructure Services (Competition Number:  08-19INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

Secretary, Economic Development & Tourism-Communications
(Competition Number:  08-20INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

Facilities Maintenance Assistant  (Competition Number:  08-16INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

Legislative & Administrative Services Assistant (Competition Number:  08-13INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

Parks Services Workers I (Competition Number:  08-22INT)
Position Status:  Interviews have concluded.

Utilities Operator
 (Maintenance Service Worker V) (Competition Number:  08-08INT)
Position Status:  Interviews are currently being conducted.

Secretary, Legislative & Administrative Services (Competition Number: 08-12INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

Forage and Crop Production Technician
(Competition Number: 07-57INT)
Position Status:  This position has been filled.

Equipment Operator III (2 Positions) (Competition Number:  07-41INT)
POSITION STATUS:  One of two positions has been filled.

Equipment Operator III (Competition #07-30INT)
POSITION STATUS:  This position is closed and applications are no longer being accepted.  Interviews have concluded.

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Equipment Operator III  (Competition #07-15INT)
POSITION STATUS:  This position was reposted as Competition #07-30INT and that position is closed and is no longer accepting applications.

Temporary & Casual Secretarial-Clerical Support
Resumes are accepted on an ongoing basis.  Please see the link above for further information.

NOTE: All positions are posted in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (pdf), which is available at Adobe Acrobat

Positions are also advertised in The Stony Plain Reporter or The Spruce Grove Examiner for at least one edition, and where necessary they may be advertised in other news papers.  Postings are also displayed in the front lobby of Parkland County Centre.   


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How to Apply

Application Form
The County’s application form is available for viewing and printing in an Adobe.pdf format.  Parkland County Application Form.  Please also attach your resume when applying.

For all applications, please note:

  • All applications must be received by the closing date specified in the employment bulletin.
  • We do not accept general applications.  Please indicate the competition number of the position for which you are applying.
  • We appreciate and thank you for your interest in Parkland County, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

In Person

Applications may be dropped off at Parkland County Centre.  Location

By Mail

Parkland County, Human Resources
53109A SH779
Parkland County, Alberta T7Z 1R1

By Fax

You may fax your resume to: (780) 968-8413

By Email

Applications may be emailed to Parkland County, Human Resources in either Microsoft Word format (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf) at the following email address: employment@parklandcounty.com

Please quote the competition number in the subject line of the email.


Tips for preparing your application for a position with the County:

  • Focus on experience and skills relevant and to the position.
  • Be precise and relate your experience (gained through special assignments or projects) to the job posting.
  • Provide specific details of how you meet the position requirements listed.
  • Include hobbies or volunteer experience that has helped you develop competencies that are required for the position.

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About Parkland County


Parkland County employs over 150 full-time, part-time and seasonal staff providing services for approximately 29,679 residents.

We value our employees for their diverse technical expertise, skills and knowledge, and endeavor to provide a work environment that upholds staff participation, teamwork and a commitment to excellent customer service.  We offer our employees:

  • comprehensive benefits including:

    • Alberta Health Care Premiums
    • Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Extended Health Care Coverage
    • Vision Care Coverage
    • Dental Care
    • Long Term Disability
    • Group Life Insurance
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
    • Employee and Family Assistance Program
    • Joint Employee and Employer Contributions to the Local Authorities Pension Plan

  • opportunities for professional development

Parkland County encourages ongoing professional development and life-long learning. We provide in-house workshop and seminar opportunities, health, safety, and wellness training, job-related tuition reimbursement and support for professional association fees.

  • Corporate Culture

We offer work/life balance in a team environment that is supportive of employees. Our Social Club, run by volunteer employees, offers a number of events annually (golf tournament, bowling, Bar-B-Q’s, Children’s Christmas Party) on a not-for-profit basis.

Parkland County values the efforts and service of its staff in providing exceptional customer service, through innovation, teamwork, and continued learning and development.

We celebrate long service and employee recognition through our PEER (Parkland Employee Excellence Recognition) and Long Service Awards annually.

  • a diverse and challenging environment with a commitment to safety

  • a smoke free environment  

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Staff Members

Human Resources Coordinator
Carey Nault
cnault@parklandcounty.com


Secretary
Jocelyn Slobodian
jslobodian@parklandcounty.com